El Pacífico se mueve desde Tumaco: exportación histórica de aceite de palma en tan solo un mes
El Puerto de Tumaco vive uno de los momentos más significativos de su historia reciente. En enero de 2026, la Sociedad Portuaria Regional Tumaco – Pacific Port logró exportar cerca de 10.000 toneladas de aceite crudo de palma en un solo mes, tras atender cuatro buques-barcazas de gran calado, una operación sin precedentes para este terminal del Pacífico colombiano.
TL;DR
- The Port of Tumaco exported nearly 10,000 tons of crude palm oil in January 2026, a record for the terminal.
- This involved servicing four large ships, a significant increase from the previous average of one ship every two months.
- The operation highlights a structural improvement in the port's logistics, technical, and operational capacity.
- The exported palm oil was destined for markets including Mexico, the United States, and several African countries.
- This growth is linked to the expansion of agricultural land in Tumaco, with about 25,000 new hectares dedicated to palm cultivation.
- The historic export utilized 100% local Tumaco labor, boosting regional employment and development.
- The success demonstrates the port's capacity for large-scale operations and its strategic importance for the Colombian Pacific.
- The operation was supported by the National Government's focus on strengthening Pacific port infrastructure.